Yep pretty pumped & happy that I have quite a few new things i’ve managed to finish out plus a nice little stack ready for Volume 8 and a couple pegged for volume 9.

Gosh i cannot wait to finish. Not just so i can buy things but more so to get that feeling of accomplishment (yes know a P50P probably would have been a better idea!)

60 – Dove Go Fresh Therapy Energising Conditioner with Grapefruit & Lemongrass – This was another gem i picked up at the reject shop. I swear i keep finding pretty cool things in there. This was a great conditioner. Was nice & thick in consistence. Helped moisturise my really dry & in desperate need of a good chop mane. Has a really delightful fragrance too. If you see it, grab it & give it a go.

61 – Bath & Body Works Pomegranate Citrus Supercharged Body Scrub – This smelt absolutely delicious & has some great scrubbing power. It didn’t desolve right away which gave me some good exfoliation. The fragrance lingered on my skin for hours & filled the whole bathroom up with its sweet fruity smell. I did a full review of it here.

62 – Bourjois #56 sweet kiss lipstick – ohhhh my go to red lippy. I think this could possible be the 4th or 5th tube of this. I’ve been wearing it for years now. Safe to say its the boyfriends favourite on me also. Given a choice of this color or something else, he never falls to say this one (not generally helpful). Its creamy textures goes on like a dream & seriously has some true staying power. It wont disappoint.

63 – Haus of Gloi Elevenses Pumpkin Butter – These are running out pretty fast & i cringe every time i open a pot & see there is not much left. Elevenses is amazingly delicious. Light & creamy with an enveloping fragrance of tea, orange & almonds. I did a full review on it here. Im saving all my lollies & lipstick pocket monies to repurchase these.

64 – Jill Stuart Lasting Gel Eyeliner #01 Black Cat – Wahhhhh devastation. This is and probably will be my all time favourite gel eyeliner. I did a post on it here if you would like to relive my ramblings on it. Its truly magnificent.

65 – Jurlique Baby’s Gentle Shampoo & Body Wash – This is the last of my stash for this product. This is what i previously used to wash my makeup brushes before i was able to get my mitts on my Daiso puff & sponge detergent. Smells lovely & foams up really well but the puff & sponge does the job better & is a lot more cost effective also.

This also makes a lovely gift for new mums & is very gentle to use on new baby skin.

66 – Daiso Detergent for Puff & Sponge – This little gem has joined the ranks of “things in my life i just cant do without”!

So simple & down right effective to use. Yep you have probably read about it a billion times. Believe everything & believe the hype.

67 – Rexona Cotton Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant – These little mini deodorants are actually great to grab for short trips way or just to keep in a gym bag or your hand bag or locker. This one was an emergency one i kept in my work locker over summer. You know, just in case.

68 – Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser All Skin Types – I grabbed this when i first picked up my script for Oratane (roacutane). I used it on and off during my treatment. Its a fairly good cleanser. The boy seemed to use it more than me. I think i might replace it. Just to keep on on hand in case (god forbid) i get a breakout or my skin has a little so so day. The only boo boo i have is that its fragrance fee, that is just a personal choice of mine though.

69 – Daiso 150 baby wipes – yep tried & tested and still in love with them. I will continue to buy them. At $2.80 they are a freaking steal.

NOTE: i have now realised that typing under a set from polyvore looks crap ,doesn’t fit properly on the page & it all jumbled up together.

I don’t know how to fix it & this post look me over 3 hours to type.

I debated in deleting it but you know what i’m just going to post it because well….. it took me ages.

Grin & bear it kids!

Since I’ve started this Project 100 Pan shenanigans i had a lot of time to take stock of what i have and its got me thinking.

We can travel the world without actually leaving our bathrooms or homes.

Pretty sweet concept hey. So i thought i would start to share with you some one my all time favourite french treats.

All of the above have graced through my life at one time or another. I have also been lucky enough to have worked for both Guerlain and Clarins too.

French cosmetics always seem to have the most luxurious of packaging and generally exude some form of romantic dream behind them.

O’loccitane – If they hadn’t have discontinued my cleansing oil i would probably have a lot more of their products in my house. I’m still sulking over that. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with lavender products but & I’ve heard nothing but fabulous things about their lavender range so you just never know. I may let them back in the house. Maybe.

Guerlain – I was given a pot of Meteorite perles years and years and years (lets say i was in late high school) ago. I truly didn’t at the time appreciate them and would use them every now and then. Then gasp, i lost them.

Fast forward *cough* a few years later & i am kicking myself.

These babes seriously sell themselves.

I waited weeks and weeks for Guerlain’s La Petite Robe Noir to be released here. I watched reports from all over the world of clever marketing campaigns. Leggy women in huge hats and black dresses parading along the streets of Paris and New York.

Huge billboard and transport ads, the cutest television adverts ever.

It arrived here and bang… nothing. Spew. I expected much much more for us than what i had seen. Oh well. Even with no advertising here is it a delightful and playful fragrance.

YSL – Their Paris fragrance reminds me of my late teens/early twenties. I would seriously drown myself in this. It reminds me of house parties, dancing, being a tard with my girlfriends and going out to bars & pubs to watch my friends in their various bands. God they were good time. I get so nostalgic when i pop over to their counter and spray this on my wrist. All those fantastic memories just come flooding back. Their Touche Eclat also saved me from some horrid late night “i look like i’m dead” morning face. Oh i think i have one stashed in my room somewhere…….*runs to rummage*

Dior – Oh who hasn’t held one of these in their pretty little hand and though “what a masterpiece”. I was a little cuckoo for dior lipsticks until the last few i purchased bleed horribly on me and i haven’t repurchased one in a good 4 or 5 years! Perhaps worth investigating again.

Clarins – Dynamisante. Hee hee hee one of my favourite things at work was listening to people try and pronounce it with a faux french accent. Some of the variations were freaking hilarious. Its pronounced for those who may not be too sure as dee-nam-i-sont. This fragrance has been around for a long time and still today i find it to be quite fresh and clean. Its a real pick me up.

Lancome – Ah lancome. Lancome was one of the first “proper” skincare brand i started using. I felt ever so grown up at the ripe old age of around 14 or 15. One of my high school besties parents owned a pharmacy and her mum would gift me all sorts of delicious & delectable treats all the time and introduced me to loads and loads of new exciting international brands. Their tonique radiance was my fav toner for years & years and Tresor was the fragrance i wore for my debutante ball. Moving forward and i really love their doll eyes mascara. Yes yes yes their bi-facil is stunning too.

Bourjois – Ah these little pots of joy have been quite a staple for me. I think i purchased my first in blush in high school and was absolutely in love. Then for some unknown reason (anyone?) they disappeared from australian shelves. Then fast forward a few years later and they were back with a vengeance. My all time favs are probably 92 santal & 54 rose frisson. My heart always skips a beat when they release the limited edition pieces too. So cute & pretty. Oh and their mascaras are pretty fabulous also.

Chanel – Every year for my mothers birthday i gift her the same Chanel products. No5 body mist & No5 soap. I ask every year if she would like to try something new and i am always meet with “no thank you, i like these just fine”. Crazy lady. This all stems from years of guilt for the fact that when i was about 4 i tipped a whole bottle of my Mothers Chanel No5 down the bathroom sink. Sacrilege! I totally understand why she is so enamoured by their soap. Its truly delectable. Seriously delectable.

Bioderma – Yep that old chestnut. I joined the list of devotees late last year. I’m nearly through my first bottle. I havent yet decided on if i will purchase another as i love my cleansing oils more. I can see though why so many people just love this product.

Diptyque – Ah one of the most expensive candles i’ve ever bought! I was having a crap day and they had just started selling them at Mecca. I was floored by their complexed scent so i snapped one up. They do last for ages but gone are the day of me dropping more than $40 on a candle (tight arse in this category). These do make special gifts for special people though.

Caudalie – I was in love a few years ago with one of their vinotherapie body washes. Then they discontinued it. Boo hiss. I hear constantly how life changing their beauty elixir is yet i STILL havent tried it. AAARRRGGGHHH hurry up P100P.

Have any of these graced your life? Anything here takes your fancy?

]]>https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/french-fancies/feed/6thebeautydispensaryFrench FanciesSEPHORA – EYE MAKEUP REMOVING PADShttps://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/sephora-eye-makeup-removing-pads/
https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/sephora-eye-makeup-removing-pads/#commentsThu, 11 Apr 2013 03:32:50 +0000http://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/?p=1506Continue reading →]]>When my little part timer at work went on an overseas trip the first question was can i give you a shopping list!

Lucky for me she said yes & was heading to a few Sephora stores so my shopping list was packed with all her things! Bless her little cotton socks.

Sephora Say:

What it is:
Pre-moistened pads that remove makeup while strengthening and moisturizing lashes.

What it does:
Ideal for travel, each pad effectively removes makeup and strengthens lashes—without leaving an oily film. Intensely moisturizing, its formula includes HydroSenn+, a natural ingredient proven to deliver immediate and long-lasting hydration more effectively than hyaluronic acid. It contains a lash-strengthening complex that’s rich in flavonoids and olive wood extracts.

What else you need to know:
HydroSenn+ is a plant-derived ingredient that leaves skin feeling soft and luxuriously comfortable.

Madam M Says:

These are some what disappointing. For a start they stink. They have a really strong chemical smell, almost bordering on smelling like nail polish remover.

The pads seem to be somewhat moist enough without being dry or too wet but the stick together & when you get to the bottom of the pot it can be a little tricky trying to pull one out at a time or 2 without a whole bunch coming out.

The pads are soft enough to use on your delicate eye area but the solution is just not effective enough to remove everything (Note: I don’t wear waterproof mascara).

Holding the pads on your eyes for longer than 30 seconds still does nothing to budge the eye makeup. You still need to actually wipe & rub off which can be irritating & down right annoying & time consuming.

I must add though that even though my eyes get irritated from rubbing i did not experience any stinging or irritation from the cleansing solution itself. The skin around eyes felt a little tight & dry but no stinging or burning.

I only requested these as i wanted something sturdy, light & useful for when I have short trips away rather than packing & taking bottles & pads but you know what…… i think from now on i’m just going to pack the whole kitchen sink to use, something i know is quick & reliable rather than ineffective & annoying to use.

I dont even want to finish the pot out. I may just chuck the remaining pads out but keep the jar. Oh maybe could pre soak pads in eye makeup remover that works & take them away! Oh looks like im not just a pretty face after all (please don’t comment on that)

]]>https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/sephora-eye-makeup-removing-pads/feed/6thebeautydispensarySephora Eye Makeup Removing PadsPROJECT 100 PAN – VOLUME 6https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/project-100-pan-volume-6/
https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/project-100-pan-volume-6/#commentsTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:21:20 +0000http://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/?p=1422Continue reading →]]>This marks the half way mark. Yahoo, half way. There is a very soft slight glow of light at the end of the tunnel and i’m running like a mad woman towards it.

Phew, thank Maynard James Keenan as i nearly thought i was going to pack it in there for a few days!

So lets move on to the 6th instalment & see what i’ve managed to finish.

50 – Jill Stuart Cotton – These would have to be the prettiest little box of cotton i have ever had. There are 80 sweet girly pink colored little cotton pillows in a box. They are very sturdy and hold together quite well. They are soft and smooth which can be hard to find in cotton puffs. They are around 525 yen (5.30AUD) which i kind of guess is a wee bit expensive for a box of cotton but you know what, their pink, oh so freaking cute and japanese so you know its a given i love them.

51 – Cussons Pure Shower Cream Soothing With Aloe Vera – This for some reason smells nothing like you would think it should/would smells like. To us it smells like tea. Which i freaking love. Its really softening on my skin & feels really creamy. The consistency is thick and rich and i find it last a while too. Oh i got this from The Reject Shop. I find majority of our shower products there. They are generally around $3 to $5 each and a lot cheaper than the supermarkets. Plus you can find a load of things in there that would not necessarily be in your supermarket as they have loads of international products. Seriously take a look next time. You would be amazed what’s there.

52 – Paul Mitchell Color Care Color Protect Daily Shampoo – A great cleansing shampoo. Foams up well without feeling like its ripped every ounce of moisture from your hair. I cant really say this saved my color. I wash my fringe every day but only my whole head once or twice a week. My color still fades a little but i wasn’t expecting miracles & i didn’t get any either. Smells nice & fragrance lasts a while.

53 – Goldwell Duel Senses Extra Rich 60 Second Treatment – Oh wow this smells just delicious. Like a fruit medley. It has the consistency of a thick custard that really sticks to your hair with no drips or runs. My hair is always so manageable, knot free & silky smooth. Quite delicious.

54 – Julique Citrus Shower Gel – I think this is the last of my citrus stash. This is fabulous to use in the morning for a bit a wake up call. It has a great zingy, punchy fragrance and foams up pretty well. This bottle actually lasted quite sometime. I believe they now come with pumps instead of the flip tops.

55 – Schwarzkopf Ultimate Repair Anti-damage Mask – This surprisingly lasted me quite sometime. Im pretty heavy handed with hair products as my hair is ridiculously long (desperate for a cut) and thick like a horses tail. I kid you not, there is bloody tonnes of it. This helped keep it smooth & somewhat manageable. Smells really lovely and the fragrance lasted a while too. Really creamy so its easy to smooth on to your hair without majority ending up wasted on the shower floor.

56 – Haus of Gloi Trolika Pumpkin Butter – Wahhhhhhh the first of my stash of HoG products to run out. I’m seriously devastated. Any of you that know me personally know i’m batshit crazy about these pumpkin butters. I did a review of Trolika here and i still stand by everyting i said about it. Sniff Sniff, bye baby. *grabs a tissue & seeks solace in boyfriends arms.

57 – Daiso 107 Sheet Baby Wipes – Again terrific value for money. Really sturdy. Have the prefect amount of wetness to them. Stay moist the whole packet throughout & seem to last quite a while. I just wish they were scented. But i guess you cant have everything Madam M.

58 – Ahava Purifying Mud Mask – Wow i really don’t like this product. It burns, it stings, made my skin feel super tight & really uncomfortable. I used this a big fat 2 times before i started my acne treatment and really was not impressed by it at all & then when i statred my tablets there was no way I would have dreamed about putting on my face. Solution, i used it on my feet. No sense in waisting it hey. Works pretty well as a foot mask. So wont be buying it again. Ever.

59 – Norsca Anti-yellow Stains + Anti-white Marking Anti-perspirant Deodorant – Repurchased again. Such a gem for anyone that wears lots of white or light colored clothing. Pretty sure if i didn’t use this my white uniform would look hideous! Smells yummy & can last a whole work day to keep me smelly free.

Days since last purchase: 208

Product tally: 59

Money tally: $118

Are you as excited as i am that i only have to finish 41 products? Anything here you are using to? Anything here you want to try yourself?

]]>https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/project-100-pan-volume-6/feed/9thebeautydispensaryProject 100 Pan Volume 6HEART BEAUTY MAGAZINEhttps://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/heart-beauty-magazine/
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:03:21 +0000http://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/?p=1471Continue reading →]]>I love it when i get emails from brands about new & super exciting launches. It’s like knowing there is going to be a new addition to the family.

When i received an email from Heart Beauty Magazine* i nearly fell off the couch (yeah my “office” is my couch)

You see i’ve kind of dropped off reading Australian magazines as there just never seems to be enough of a beauty section for my liking or whats in there is not really that interesting to me.

So when i was told we are getting a brand spanking new one dedicated entirely to all things related like new & exciting beauty products & services, in depth profiles on our own top industry leaders plus juicy feature stories written by beauty experts i knew someone out there in the universe heard my whining.

You never know maybe one of your favourite Australian Beauty Bloggers may pop up on there!

The first issue is just about to be launched and features shoots with a stellar collection of Australia’s top make-­up artists and hairdressers Rae Morris, Nigel Stanislaus, Rachel Montgomery, Byron Turnbull and Michael Wolff. Whoa, what a blockbuster of a first issue.

Heart Beauty Magazine publishes quarterly and retails at newsagents for $8.95. Subscriptions (including the first issue for free!) are available at heartbeautymagazine.com for $26.85.

Pretty exciting hey.

*the first 100 bloggers to post about this magazine will receive a free subscription.

DISCLOSURE NOTE: After 5 emails to 2 different contacts with not 1 reply. I never received one copy of this magazine after being approved for a free subscription & giving my postal address as per the written agreement in blogging this post.

]]>thebeautydispensaryheart beauty magazine pre-launch imageCOUNTER INTELLIGENCE – BEAUTY MYTHS THAT MAKE ME WANT TO CRACK SKULLShttps://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/counter-intelligence-beauty-myths-that-make-me-want-to-crack-skulls/
https://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/counter-intelligence-beauty-myths-that-make-me-want-to-crack-skulls/#commentsTue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:16 +0000http://thebeautydispensary.wordpress.com/?p=1401Continue reading →]]>Yep so i thought i’d start a new series of posts here on The Beauty Dispensary that i’m going to call “Counter Intelligence”. Yeah i know another one but i promise these ones will be fun.

I’ll try to give you a bit of an insight on what its like to be on the other side of the counter and perhaps some of the more hilarious or atrocious stories i have. (I haven’t decided yet if i want to go that far into it, some are pretty shocking like the boxing day sale morning a lady spat at me because she wasn’t getting served fast enough. Told you, shocking!)

Over the years i have heard it all. Both in my career as a Beauty Therapist and Day Spa Manager and working on variety of cosmetic counters. There isn’t much i haven’t been told or asked. No question is a stupid question but some of the “arguments‘ differences in opinions i have had with customers are down right silly sometimes.

I used to really hate coming home from work, watching a current affairs show (i call them scare tactic shows) then seeing something about an ingredient or product knowing i had to go into work the next day and have a billion people coming in saying “does this product contain SLS?”. When i would ask them if they knew what SLS was or stood for i would be meet with blank stares! Yeah lady i saw the show too. Funny how the previous 354 days no one ever asked me such questions. I’m only using SLS as reference here. I’m not debating to pros & cons of this ingredient.

*Note: SLS is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, not to be confused with Soduim Laureth Sulphate, oh perhaps that’s for another post.

There are so many silly or down right stupid thing’s woman are told to make them buy products or buy into the hype. I just wanted to perhaps shed some light on some beauty myths that sometimes make me roll my eyes back into my head and never want to make them roll back again.

ok heres one of my biggest beauty misconception:

Pores open and close

The easiest and quickiest way to say this is BULLSHIT!. They DO NOT open and close. They do not have little muscles attached to them which contract or constrict. You cannot shrink or change the size of your pores nor can you use anything that will open them or close them.

You can soften your skin to help anything trapped in them easier to dislodge but basically you are born with this size and thats that.

Anyone that says to you “this will open your pores or you need to use you to close your pores” is lying to you. Lies

Your skin gets use to a product/s and stops working.

Really, ah no. I had a trainer that once said something to me that stuck like glue. She asked if anyone ate carrots, we replied well yes & she said well you could eat them ever single day and you would still get a nutritional value from them. Its not like one day your body decides you have eaten your quoter of carrots and it stops converting them to energy.

See what she was trying to get across was that it takes generally 28 days for a main cell to create a skin cell and for that skin cell to work its way from the bottom layers of the skin to the surface and come off. Your skin cant possible become used to the product as you are constantly creating new skin cells.

There are a few contributing factors take could change your perception of your skin like stress, hormones, menopause, poor lifestyle choices, illness & my old favourite totally unrealistic expectations. I wouldn’t go pointing a fatty finger at your beauty products so quickly.

A cream, lotion or serum will get rid of cellulite.

This is a big fat pet peeve of mine. Nothing in the world will make cellulite disappear or melt away (except perhaps lyposuction but still that does not come with a 100% guarantee).

There is nothing that has been made, discovered or created in the beauty industry that can penetrate from your epidermis (top layer of the skin), down through to your hypodermis or subcutaneous layer to simply melt fat away.

If it did it would & could only be prescribed by a medical professional as it would go beyond the blood-brain barrier (BBB) & would be deemed by the TGA as a medicine or drug.

Some of the products available are filled with hyluronic acid which flood the epidermis with hydration to give the illusion of a smoother feel or texture but these will soon wear off and you will still be left with cellulite.

So in short, picking up a tube from a beauty shelf is not going to do squat. Buyer beware.

This product will make that pigmentation on your skin fade to nothing.

I swear to Maynard James Keenan if a sales assistant ever says this to your face run for the hills.

Nothing that is sold in a department store, drug store (chemist/pharmacy) or shop is going to make that sun damage or hormonal pigmentation go forever. If it did i would be extremely scared of it and the damage it could/would do.

Nothing that comes in a bottle or tube will make it magically disappear forever but it can help reduce or fade it.

There has been some fantastic advancements and new technology to come through in skin care products that particularly deal with all forms of discoloration and pigmentation but like everything out there you nee to shop around for these types of products.

Over time these specific and targeted skin care products can help fade or minimise the appearance but if you have very dark pigmentation then you have to be a little realistic with the expectations you have.

Hydration & Moisturisation are the same thing.

Firstly “hydration” & Moisturisation” are two completely different things and should be treated as such.

Hydration comes from water & moisturisation comes from oil its really that clean cut and simple.

See hydrating ingredients are there to put more water into the skin. They help plump up your skin and skin cells.

Moisturisating ingredients are there to give a protective layer to the skin to help combat TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) and help seal in any hydrating or serum or lotion type product.

See you don’t drink a huge cool glass of oil now when you are thirsty right? Nope didn’t think so.

Ok i think that enough. I have more things that make me want to crack skulls but i think I’m sounding like a bit of a preachy mole so i’m going to stop there.

Do you agree with any of these? Do you disagree with any of these? Do you think i’m totally wrong on anything here? Got a question about anything?

I’m not even 1/2 way through and i am seriously starting to feel little pangs of regret for doing this.

I’m still getting that buzz when i finish something & a nice sense of accomplishment but i just feel as though i’m getting to a point where i’m just throwing out the same old posts. It feel like there is no light at then end of the tunnel.

I guess i need to start thinking of these as perhaps little mini reviews and not so much as here’s a bunch of stuff i just finished.

So until i can get back to buying things (clearly the point on why i started this!!! *slaps ones self in ones forehead.), please bare with me. Don’t run away, i promise i’ll dig myself out of this hole i feel i’ve gotten myself into. God i sound like a whining cranky pants.

41 – Elnet Satin Extra Strength Shine Protection for Colored Hair Hair Spray – Ah such a favourite of mine. As i said last time its pretty much a staple in my bathroom & has been for years & years. Never sticky, gluey or leaves those annoying little beads or webs of spray. Easy to brush out with no build up & is generally on sale when i need to replace.

42 – Endota Spa River Salt & Desert Lime Shower Gel– Um how do i say this. Ok i’ll just come out with it. “where is the freaking fragrance?”! I was expecting at least a little zing from the lime but got zip. It smells like nothing really. Yep i was a smidge bit disappointed with this one.

Its not too flash at foaming up either. We went through this quite quickly too. Even when applying it to a shower puff it still didn’t really create a lot of foam or suds.

Meh, bin.

43 – Cutex Strengthening Nail Polish Remover – Confession time. I love the smell of nail polish remover. Well actually anything that is strong like textas, petrol, methylated sprits, etc, etc. I know i know its really bad for you but i don’t care i love them. This polish remover is actually really effective & has a “nice” fragrance to it. Its kind of florally or rosy really.

44 – Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Ivory Beige – This is my “work face” and has been for a while now. I love that i can apply it at 7am and it still looks pretty good at 7pm. Before I started my Oratane treatment my skin color was a little darker than it is now so towards the end of this bottle i had to apply a primer that was a fair few shades lighter to counteract the fact that this became a few shades to dark for me. Easy & effective solution.

I love that is goes on like a dream and that i can build up the coverage or apply a light application dependent on how i’m feeling about my skin or what i’m doing that day. The foundation longevity is just ridiculous and never strays, fades or just simply disappears. I have since replace this with another double wear but in a few shades lighter.

The only bone i have this this product is the fact that it has no pump. Seriously guys add a freaking pump.

45 – Clarins Loose Powder 01 Transparent – This is a great no fuss powder. It comes in a 30 gram pot which lasted me quite some time. It’s nice and fine and never clumped or became cakey. It has a nice light fragrance that kind of smells like their sunshine (Eau Ensoleillante) fragrance. It gives a really lovely matte effect on the skin and has a good excess oil absorbing factor. I would and probably will buy again when i finish out what i have in stock. Oh and it comes with a neat little “sifter” insert that helps minimise loading up your brush with too much powder too. Nifty.

46 – Benefit They’re Real Mascara – Wow, Benefit certainly hit the mark with this mascara. It would have to be one of the best mascaras i have ever had. It lengthens, it adds volume and makes my lashes look fabulous. I love the brush it has. It can get right into my lash roots and the end is tapered enough to get right onto the outer edges of them too. It never flaked or ended up in places it shouldn’t have been. When i finish the other 15 mascaras i have i will be getting back on this stat. Love it.

47 – Models Prefer Eye Primer – Oh i struck gold here. I grabbed this on a whim when my beloved Kat Von D eye primer up and went and run out on me. It has a great twist up applicator that makes it easy to dispenses the correct amount. Creates a nice smooth, even base. Never creased or disappeared & was really simple to apply. Pretty impressive actually.

48 – Soap & Glory – The Righteous Butter – I’m going to go all out here & say this is one of my all time favourite body products. It’s the fragrance that gets me every single time. I just love it. It has it all, florally, zingy & fresh. If you have ever thought in grabbing one but hesitated, i implore you to give it a go. Its like smooth velvet on your skin & ever so softening. Pure bliss. It was my winter skin’s saviour.

49 – Antipodes – Juliet Skin Brightening Gel Cleanser – This is a great cleanser. It smells sublime, like spiced apples. Is a low foam cleanser that never felt drying or made my skin tight. Rinses really well & made my skin feel really fresh & cleansed. It only has a 6 month shelf life but when using this morning & night you would get though it just in time. *note; this was only uses as a skin cleanser, i used a cleansing oil to remover make up first if i had had it on that day.

Days since last purchase: 179

Product tally: 49

Money tally: $98

Anything here you have in your stash? Anything here you want to try for yourself?

The wedding came & went & I totally forgot I purchased it. Sadly it didn’t get to go to the wedding but i did and had a glorious time.

I seriously love me a wedding!

And now that the warmer weather is here, i think its time to get it out a lot more.

Chanel say:

To create a soft fresh look, gently sweep across all of the blush shades as a harmony and sculpt the face using the beveled brush.

For a healthy glow add just a touch of the pink shade to your cheekbones and temples.

Create a sun-kissed glowing complexion with the peach shades

Madam M says:

Weeeeee i really like this and am kind of kicking myself for not getting into it a little earlier.

The colors are vivid & rich with just a subtle hint of speckled sparkles to liven everything up.

If you are after a quick swipe of light color then it’s perfect to really polish off a fresh faced day look.

Looking for something a little say harder, then go all out and have a total blush spazout (yes i do this daily) and you will not be disappointed with you’re blush masterpiece.

I find it has a pretty good lasting effect too. But i must add that now my skin is a lot dryer than previously so it holds for a fair few hours. Oilier skins may feel it may make a disappearing act but for me it can withstand a full work day.

Honestly i cannot be bother trying to pinch my brush to pick out specific colours, i just go hell for leather over the whole pan.

You can get your mitts on this product from: You maybe able to find some at the nearest Chanel counter nearest you. If not i’m sure you may find it floating out there in the web.

I purchased mine from Myer Melbourne and at the time of this going up on here they did have a couple left (maybe, perhaps, fingers crossed), but be quick as it will disappear – $90.00 AUD

Shiseido are world renowned as the makers of quality & innovative makeup & skincare lines.

This brand is one of the oldest to date as well, starting in 1873 & celebrating a huge 140 year anniversary last year in 2012. Way to go kids.

Now if a company can continue producing ground breaking skincare (yes they were the first company to use that good old favourite of mine hyaluronic acid) & makeup for that long, you know anything they make is gold. Well in my books anyways.

RD 514 Dragon is one of the longest wearing lipstick i have come across to date that does not dry out my lips.

Its smooth, glides on like a dream & has never ever bleed or feathered.

The rich red is a true classic & is somewhat blues based. The color just screams cocktails, dancing & debauchery. In no particular order.

Surprisingly i dont give them enough kudos on here but i will rectify this as i have used some fabulous products (eudermine anyone) from them & their sister brands over the years & I did peek in the windows of the Shiseido Plaza in Ginza. THE mecca of Shiseido. Its 4 levels of Shiseido deliciousness. I may or may not have left little sweaty hand prints & a little drool on the window!

You can get your mitts on this product from: $45 AUD at Myer, David Jones & Shiseido counters world wide.

This product was a gift from a friend.

Have you tried any Shiseido lipsticks? What do you think about there makeup range or skincare range?

Oh & there are some pretty crazy pronunciation of the name. I’ve heard them all, shush-see-do, she-sah-do, shush-shay-do insert giggles. If you have ever wondered its pronounced She-say-doe.